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Covers updates its 2026 real-money online casino rankings
Covers refreshed its U.S. real-money online casino list, led by DraftKings Casino, BetMGM Casino, Fanatics Casino, Hard Rock Bet Casino, and Caesars Palace Online Casino. The guide highlights bonus variety, payout speed, rewards programs, and mobile experience as key ranking factors. It also notes that legal online casino play remains limited to a handful of regulated states.
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Maine’s iGaming rollout keeps widening the legal real-money map
Covers’ news-and-updates section says Maine is now the eighth state to legalize real-money online casino gaming in the U.S. The piece says four real-money online casinos, including DraftKings and Caesars Palace, are expected to launch in the state later in 2026. It frames Maine as part of a broader push in states exploring iGaming to raise revenue.
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Washington, D.C. bill would legalize online casino while banning dual-currency casinos
Covers reports that Washington, D.C. is considering legislation that would both legalize real-money online casino gaming and ban dual-currency casinos. The proposal is described as an early sign of how some lawmakers are trying to separate regulated iGaming from sweepstakes-style models. The digest notes the bill as part of a broader wave of online casino policy activity.
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Online casino growth remains strong in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan
Covers says online casino revenue in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania has reached record levels or near-record levels in 2026. The digest cites continued expansion in the market, along with talk of higher state tax rates on online casino revenue in some jurisdictions. It also notes that more states are weighing legalization as budget pressure builds.
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Problem Gambling Awareness Month remains a major industry talking point
Covers highlights March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and says the campaign focuses on tools, treatment, and recovery resources. The site also points readers to national and state-specific support organizations and notes that many legal operators offer account limits and self-exclusion tools. The item reflects the public-health narrative around regulated gambling.
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Sweepstakes casinos continue drawing attention as legal alternatives in non-regulated states
Covers’ casino guide says that in states without regulated online casino apps, sweepstakes and social casinos are the main legal alternatives. It points to a large and still-growing sweeps market, while warning that not all operators are trustworthy. The guide positions sweeps products as a major entry point for U.S. casino-style play outside regulated states.